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Packers Rumors: 2 Defensive Line Targets After Key Injuries

The Green Bay Packers already waited too long to address their offensive line. The team cannot afford to make the same mistake twice.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:36 AM
Packers Rumors: 2 Defensive Line Targets After Key Injuries
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Roman Fox-Nikolaev names Larry Ogunjobi and DaQuan Jones as defensive line targets for the injured Packers.
  • Javon Hargrave suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, while Warren Brinson and Jonathan Ford are on injured reserve.
  • Ogunjobi is an unsigned free agent, while acquiring Jones would require a trade with the New England Patriots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a season-ending torn Achilles for Javon Hargrave and injuries to Warren Brinson and Jonathan Ford, the Green Bay Packers face a depth crisis on their interior defensive line. Writer Roman Fox-Nikolaev highlights free agent Larry Ogunjobi and New England Patriots defensive tackle DaQuan Jones as two realistic veteran targets Green Bay should consider to reinforce the trenches.

The writer argues that relying on rookies Chris McClellan and Anthony Campbell could severely harm defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's base 3-4 scheme. With the Packers currently ranking 29th in the NFL against the run, Fox-Nikolaev urges general manager Brian Gutekunst to acquire veteran help immediately via trade or free agency.

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